Lynette writes: Hi Pete I was wondering if you knew what the equivalent of the Sealy Posturepedic Preferred Series mattress in firm would be? I tried to find it online but couldn’t. It was nothing fancy just a mattress my husband fell in love with on a vacation. He said […]
Read more →Jennifer writes: Hi Pete, A friend highly recommended you to me, and said you gave great advice. I recently (January 2017) purchased a new queen sized mattress. It is a Sealy Posturepedic, and I purchased it from a large chain store. The delivery receipt says it is a […]
Read more →Lynn writes: Hi Pete, I flipped my Tempurpedic mattress over, like you suggested, it wasn’t easy doing it by myself. I put on the topper that I had on my old mattress, that had sections of pillow type filler. It is still hard but wasn’t near as […]
Read more →Jathiya writes: Hello Peter, My brother sent me your website. My husband I are looking for a new mattress set. We have had our Sealy Posturepedic walnut Crossing plush euro pillow top for at least 8 years. However, several things have changed: 1. It is starting to […]
Read more →Lisa writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I are large people – he’s 6’3″ & 380; I’m 5’9″ & 240. We both have some back discomfort. I’ve been researching mattresses for heavy people & have decided on the two-sided Tulah Firm Mattress with the latex topper, as you’ve mentioned […]
Read more →Karen writes: Hi Pete, We are ready to leave the era of our memory foam mattress. Too many valleys and hills to be comfortable. We did sleep on a king size Simmons Beautyrest when we stayed at a hotel and loved the support and comfort. I do […]
Read more →Shane writes: Hello Pete, I purchased a new Sealy gel plush mattress it is very comfortable and I sleep fine for the most part. The only problem is it sags a little in the middle and I do not think I am getting adequate support as I […]
Read more →Diane writes: Hi Pete, I have a 4 year old mattress that is fairly firm with just a bit of padding on top…a king size. Since I purchased it, I have been buying mattress pads to soften it up, but none of them have really worked. My […]
Read more →Brenda writes: Hi Pete, My husband is heavy, 5’10”- 260 lbs. And I’m 5’4″-136 lbs. I still have pain after having had major back surgery, two years ago, and I have neck pain from disc issues. We’ve tried select comfort, baffled waterbed and a natural foam mattress. All fails. As for age, 57. Thanks […]
Read more →Terri writes: Hi Pete, We just purchased an orthopedic firm mattress, which is too firm. I am having back aches and wonder what latex topper you would recommend? I am usually a side sleeper, 5’8″ tall and 150#. I would probably purchase a twin xl for our king […]
Read more →Eric writes: Hi Pete, I am trying to determine the best approach for a new mattress. I am 43 yr male 6 ft 230 lbs, athletic. I currently sleep on a 15 yr old firm mattress, that I originally got because of lower back problems from work. It recently dawned […]
Read more →Claire writes: Hi Pete, We purchased a Tempurpedic mattress, 2 years ago, which we ended up returning for a firmer one. My husband does not like anything on top of the mattress but I would like to try a topper, I’m 5′ 4″ and weigh 230 […]
Read more →Galen writes: Hi Pete, I am in desperate need of help. I’ve been reading your website and now blog. Basically, I am a 39 year old male who now weighs 220 lbs. I have a Serta iComfort memory foam bed (boooo) that is at least six years old. […]
Read more →Jean writes: Hi Pete, I brought a mattress 2 years ago, and I got a relatively hard mattress because I thought that is what I needed. But, I think it’s too firm. When I get up in the morning my hips feel disjointed and my back bothers me. […]
Read more →Phil writes: Hello Pete, I’ve been shopping for mattresses because of my recurring back pain and sciatica and need some advice. A brief history of my back problems begin with a herniated L5 disc which has caused nerve impingement and constant pain down my glute and the […]
Read more →Hi Pete, I’ve read much of your website and have a question. I’m shopping for a new bed in my home, plus a queen size in the guest bedroom of my son’s house. I’d prefer not to spend as much on the son’s guest bed because we […]
Read more →Maryann writes: Hi Pete, I am a 36 y/o woman, 5’4″ and 235 lbs, not the ideal weight since I have 3 herniated disks from L3-S1. I was diagnosed after months and months of pain since late Sept. 2015. I’ve done some pain management – which worked for a […]
Read more →Michael writes: Hi Pete, We purchased a split king 10″ memory foam mattress from costco, which now sits on an adjustable bed frame. It is very hard and we need to have it give more. We bought the combo as my wife (thin 5’4, 110#) has back/leg […]
Read more →Jay writes: Hi Pete, I have a lot of issues with 2 primary areas: lower back and shoulder/neck. For years, a firm mattress was very comfortable for me, but when my neck/shoulder pain started up, I found I couldn’t sleep on it any longer. I didn’t try […]
Read more →Albert writes: Hi Pete, I have slept on a water bed for the last twenty years because of joint and lower back problems. The water bed has fixed those problems, but its time to find a new bed with the same quality so I can sleep all […]
Read more →Terry writes: Hi Peter, I, recently, bought a Sealy Posturepedic mattress. In the store it was very comfortable. I was told that it was a firm model, but it didn’t seem very firm to me. When the mattress was shipped it felt much harder than the one I tried at the […]
Read more →Lori writes: Hi Pete, I live in NC and wonder about buying a bed over the web without being able to “test” drive the bed. I wonder about returns, too. I suspect there is some information on your website, but wanted to start the process […]
Read more →Christine writes: Hi Pete, It’s difficult to make a decision….worse than buying a car. Salespeople at stores only want to sell you something….anything. Specs on myself & my husband. Me, I am 5’4″ 128 lbs. I have whiplash, in my neck between 5-7 lumbar. I also have facet joint syndrome […]
Read more →Nicole writes: Hi Pete, I have a firm tempupedic mattress. I’ve had back surgery and I’m thinking it’s too firm for me cause I’m having a lot of back pain. Don’t want to get rid of my bed but would you know of a good mattress topper I […]
Read more →Beth writes: Hello Peter, My husband and I are in the market for a new mattress – we’ve had terrible luck with our memory foam, which is apparently unsurprising after reading your site! Looking for some guidance on how to narrow down our hunt. I am a […]
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